Experienced Labour politicians and activists will share their insights and expertise on a range of topics, including:

• Parliamentary research
• Legislation
• Parliamentary scrutiny
• Parliamentary campaigns
• Political strategy

Successful applicants will commit to attending five online training sessions (evenings of August 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th, and September 1st) and a half-day in-person training event in Edinburgh on Friday 11th September 2026.

​At the end of the programme, you will use the skills you have gained to produce an assessed piece of written work in order to earn certification.

This programme would be suitable for those seeking to upskill for a career change into parliamentary work, for recent graduates or to researchers looking to reskill.

To apply, please email the following to [email protected] by 9am on Monday 27th July:

• Your CV
• A short supporting statement (max. 300 words)
• An answer to: ‘Why do definitions matter in research?’ (max. 150 words)